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Football · Rules

Fourth down

The last of four chances to move the ball ten yards. A team must decide whether to try for the distance, punt, or kick a field goal.

In a sentence

A failed fourth-down attempt gives the opponent the ball.

See it in context

One defensive stop seals it for Texas.

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The highlights

Texas stopped Georgia on fourth down with less than two minutes remaining. The Longhorns kept possession for the rest of the game.

Players to know

Texas's defense allowed only three points in the final quarter.

Talking points you can use

Nobody will be the wiser
  • How about that fourth-down stop? Texas shut Georgia down with less than two minutes left.
  • Texas only allowed three points in the final quarter. The defense earned that 24–21 win.
  • Georgia never got the ball back after that stop. Texas held onto it until the end.
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